Had the wheel Crossword Clue

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DROVE

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

WHEEL (verb)
1. move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
2. change directions as if revolving on a pivot
WHEEL (noun)
1. an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
2. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

DROVE
(5 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
REESTED

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35. Workers in E.R.s and I.C.U.s

36. Early bloomer?

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42. Like an untouched attic

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Down

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